Snr Cost Accountant

A leading aerospace manufacturing company in Albuquerque is seeking a Senior Program Accountant I to support complex customer programs, contract accounting, revenue recognition, and financial analysis. This role will partner closely with accounting, finance, and cross-functional teams to interpret customer contracts, evaluate revenue recognition requirements under ASC 606, support program financial reporting, and provide insight into project performance. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting fundamentals, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close, along with experience analyzing contracts, supporting revenue recognition, and working with project/program financial data. Experience with Estimate at Completion (EAC), contract assets/liabilities, overtime revenue recognition, or aerospace/defense programs is highly desirable. This position requires someone who can independently manage accounting responsibilities, interpret complex financial information, and communicate financial results in a clear, business-focused way to stakeholders across the organization. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and 5+ years of relevant experience preferred.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in cost accounting, with a strong preference for work performed in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting, including standard costing, cost analysis, and variance review.
• Experience with inventory accounting, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end close activities.
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to work with detailed financial data, build analyses, and support reporting needs.
• Familiarity with enterprise accounting or ERP systems used to support cost accounting and project financial management.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with operational and cross-functional teams while providing clear financial insight and recommendations.
• Background in aerospace, defense, or other advanced manufacturing industries is considered an advantage.

Compensation

Based on experience

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